PACOLET RIVER BELOW LAKE BLALOCK NEAR COWPENS, SC
Is PACOLET RIVER BELOW LAKE BLALOCK NEAR COWPENS, SC flooding right now?
No — PACOLET RIVER BELOW LAKE BLALOCK NEAR COWPENS, SC is at 1.89 ft, 12.1 ft below its 14 ft flood stage, as of 2 hours ago.
Gauge height
1.89 ft
Streamflow
25 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.1 ft on Fri, May 23, 2003.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 10.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 14.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 16.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.1 ft | 2003-05-23 |
| 17.1 ft | 1995-08-28 |
| 16.63 ft | 2020-02-07 |
| 13.53 ft | 2005-07-08 |
| 13.52 ft | 2004-09-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| PACOLET RIVER AT US-29 NEAR CONVERSE, SC | 3.9 mi | Spartanburg County |
| LAWSONS FORK CREEK AT SPARTANBURG, SC | 6.8 mi | Spartanburg County |
| LAWSON FORK CR AT TREATMENT PLANT SPARTANBURG, SC | 7.2 mi | Spartanburg County |
| PACOLET RIVER NEAR FINGERVILLE, SC | 7.3 mi | Spartanburg County |
| THICKETTY CREEK AT CNTY ROAD 42 NEAR GAFFNEY, SC | 8.0 mi | Cherokee County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.